Monday, July 1, 2013

Pique Not Upset About Red Card, So Long As Shakira Still Loves Him

After a dismal performance by the Spanish side this past weekend at the Confederations Cup, many players are looking forward to the time off to collect themselves in preparation for the World Cup next year. After the game, we got a chance to catch up with some of the players and get their thoughts on how the game unfolded.

The events of this final could be summed up by Sergio Ramos’ golden opportunity to gain some momentum for his side when the referee pointed to the spot. After failed attempts to deceive Julio Cesar, with his deep, thoughtful eyes, Ramos struck the ball just wide of the right post. When asked about the penalty Ramos said, “I don’t know why I was even chosen to take the penalty. I’m a defenseman. I just tried to kick it really, really hard.” Couldn’t agree more Sergio! I think the majority of Spain fans would have agreed that in that particular position, down two - nil, Xavi or Iniesta would have been better suitors. It was just that kind of day for the Spanish side, who couldn’t get anything going and it would only continue.

Midway through the second half, Pique was given a red card for taking down Neymar, who was breaking for goal. It wouldn’t be right for Spain fans to place the blame entirely on the referee here, as the call could’ve gone either way. In an interview with our very own DPR, we asked Pique for his thoughts on the ejection. “Yeah, I had no choice but to make a play on the ball as Neymar was bound for goal, just so happened that I clipped him and got the red.” Pique didn’t seem all too bothered about being ejected in a game of this magnitude, when asked about it he replied, “Yeah I don’t really care, I get to go home to Shakira.” Touché Pique, touché.

So what can we take away from this game? I guess when your girlfriend is international superstar Shakira, not a whole lot else fucking matters.

Till next time,


Don Juan

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